Jan. 25, 2024

The Lagos State Government is set to enforce the requirement for the provision of fire fighting devices in buildings, in line with the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law, 2019 as amended.

This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide in Alausa on Wednesday.

He said that the move became expedient to forestall fire disasters in the State as the recent fire outbreak in Mandilas building, Broad Street, Lagos Island was enough warning for everyone to embrace Physical Planning Laws and endeavour to build right.

His words: “It is good to note that the requirement for the provision of fire safety devices in buildings is as important as maintaining the right setbacks and airspaces. These requirements are there for our benefit by ensuring the safety and security of lives and property”.

He urged property owners and developers to adhere strictly to provisions of Physical Planning Laws to avoid having their property sealed.